This Summer, Come to the NJ Meadowlands for Soccer Scores, Dinosaurs, Ecotours, and More!

MEADOWLANDS, N.J., May 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- From soccer fans to parents looking to entertain their kids for the day, to those looking to try a new restaurant, North Jersey's Meadowlands has tons to do this summer, and the Meadowlands Liberty Convention and Visitors Bureau's new online hotel booking service http://www.mlcvb.com/hotels/ can help those who can't fit it into just one day.

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Some summer highlights in the region include: 

Family Activities:

• Get your tickets to travel 90 Million Years back in time to Field Station: Dinosaurs.
• Medieval Times' shows include a full four-course dinner, and dramatic jousting and swordfights in an 11^th Century Castle. Tickets are available at 1-888-WE-JOUST.
• Pole Position is the premier indoor motorsports entertainment facility in Liberty State Park, Jersey City.
• Liberty Science Center is a 300,000 square foot learning center located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City.
• The State Fair Meadowlands is celebrating its 30^th anniversary at MetLife Stadium from June 23 – July 10.

Nature Lovers:

• There are lots of ways to enjoy the Hackensack River and its surrounding ecosystem including a guided tour on land or the River, canoeing or kayaking, and eco-cruises through the Riverkeeper or the NJSEA.
• Learn about the Meadowlands District's unique and vital urban ecosystem at the Meadowlands Environmental Center and DeKorte Park.

Athletes and Fans:

• The Meadowlands is hosting three COPA America Centenario Soccer matches at MetLife Stadium located in East Rutherford during the First Round on June 12^th, the Quarter Final round on June 17^th, and the Final Match on June 26^th.
• The Corporate Fun Run offers a unique opportunity to run a 5K on the actual Meadowlands Racetrack on June 2, 2016.
• Visit the New Meadowlands Racetrack for a day, dinner or corporate event.
• The Meadowlands is home to not one but two NFL Football Teams the NY Giants and the NY Jets who both play at MetLife Stadium.

Foodies:
The Meadowlands has an incredible array of dining options—Italian, Spanish/Latin, American Continental, Pan-Asian, Middle Eastern, Indian and more.  Visit www.mlcvb.com for restaurants that match every taste and budget.

For more resources and activities, visit the Meadowlands Liberty CVB at www.mlcvb.com and the Meadowlands Region Chamber of Commerce at Photo - http://www.meadowlands.org  

For more information about the Meadowlands Liberty Convention and Visitors Bureau visit www.mlcvb.com or call 201-939-0707 for information about regional dining, shopping and attractions.

SOURCE Meadowlands Regional Chamber